The statement said Van den Hoek crashed at the11th milestonealong the dangerous Snaefell Mountain Course, and that he was treated at the scene. He was with the TC Racing Team for the event, competing on a 1000cc Honda Fireblade for this particular class. Van den Hoekstarted36th in the event.

The statement said Van den Hoek made his Isle of Man TT debut in 2016, racing several different classes both last year and this one.

Van den Hoek finished 44th in his first-ever Superbike TT race in 2016, as well as 34th in the Superstock race and 26th in the Senior TT that year, according to the statement. He got his best Isle of Manfinishyet, 27th, in the Superbike race on Sunday, the one in whichLambert sustained fatal injuries.